Fall Protection Training

Throughout this online Fall Protection Training course, you will learn about the basics of fall arrest, types of falls, the definition of fall protection, types of fall protection systems, and their elements, how to plan and for rescues and how to deal with suspension trauma.

Course Overview

Throughout this online Fall Protection Training course, you will learn about the basics of fall arrest, types of falls, the definition of fall protection, types of fall protection systems, and their elements, how to plan and for rescues, and how to deal with suspension trauma. The fall protection course talks about all aspects of using fall protection equipment for a variety of different work environments.

Course Topics

  • Fall protection statistics and case studies
  • Fall forces and speeds
  • Types of falls
  • Applicable legislation, including CSA and ANSI standards
  • Fall protection definitions
  • Hazard assessment, elimination, and control
  • Anchor systems
  • Connecting components, including snap hooks and carabiners
  • Lanyards
  • Travel restraint and work positioning
  • Energy absorbers
  • Self-retracting devices
  • Life safety ropes
  • Vertical life lines and fall arrestors
  • Horizontal life lines
  • Full body harnesses
  • Free fall and total fall distance
  • Maximum arresting force
  • Clearance requirements
  • Swing fall hazards
  • Equipment maintenance, storage, and labels
  • Pre-use and formal inspections
  • Manufacturer, instructions
  • Fall protection and rescue planning
  • Suspension trauma